Freedom of religion or belief and cultural heritage: statement at the International Ministerial Conference 2022

Statement on freedom of religion or belief and cultural heritage

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On 5 and 6 July 2022 the UK government hosted a human rights conference to urge increased global action on Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) for all.

National governments represented at the conference were invited to co-sign an overarching conference statement and 7 thematic statements relating to freedom of religion or belief.

This statement is about protecting and promoting freedom of religion or belief, and preventing violations of that right in the context of cultural heritage, places of worship and religious sites.

1. 7 July 2022

   Updated to add countries that signed the statement during the conference.

2. 5 July 2022

   First published.